Pallet Wrappers

Pallet wrappers are one of the best innovations made for the freight industry. These machines allows a load to hold in place, guaranteeing that it will stay stable during shipment. This way, risk of spillage and damage of the product is reduced. Several types of pallet wrapping machine can be used and are easily available on the market. Each type and model though, differs from each other, as each have its own specifications and features.

Three Types of Pallet Wrappers

You will have a choice of having the automatic, semi-automatic, and the manual. For the models, you have the rotary tower, the high profile turntable, and the low profile turntable. Each type and model has its own benefits. When choosing a pallet machine, you need to consider the type of equipment that you will be using to move your pallets.

High Profile Turntable

If you will use a forklift, then the high profile turntable model is your best option. These machines can handle around 4,000 pounds to 6,000 pounds of wrapping loads. The high profile turntable machine need a person to move the wrap up and down the load manually. They are available in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic functions.

Low Profile Turntable

The low profile turntable machines have the capacity of 4,000 pounds and are accessible by a pallet jack. This type of pallet wrapper is ideal choice for production areas with confined or limited spaces such as warehouse and loading docks. Most low profile turntable models work in manual and/or semi-automatic function.

Rotary Tower

The rotary tower model or the rotary arm tower is one of the most widely use pallet wrapper in large productions. Unlike the turntable models, the load is on the ground rather than on the wrapper, which is why it can handle any weight load. The load is wrapped in a circular motion. You can use either a forklift or a pallet jack with the rotary tower. This model can accommodate tall loads as high as 80 inches. This type of pallet wrapper are typically available in semi-automatic and automatic functions. This model of pallet wrapper takes up more space than turntable machines.

Budget Considerations

If you are tight on budget, consider buying a used and refurbished pallet wrapping machine instead of brand new. Make sure that you buy from a reputable dealer or company. Most dealers would offer some promotional prices and great money saving deals. If you choose to buy a new one, expect to shell out a hefty amount around $750 to $1,000 on a low profile turntable wrapper. High profile turntable models that have manual functions are around $3,000, while semi-automatics are around $4,000. Prices may also differ according to the brand. You can also take advantage of the warranty offered by the manufacturer that usually comes with your purchase.